Agenda

Dec

21

Sun

7 p.m. THE LEE VALLEY MUSIC BARN, 500 Lee Valley Road, Whitesburg, continues the first Friday gospel music concert series. Featured for this event will be soloist Dave Seratt from Knoxville and The Gloryland Trio from Bulls Gap. There is no charge for admission and there will be food and door prizes. Visit website at www.theleevalleymusicbarn.com or call 423-235-6152 for information.

Dec

27

Sat

LAKEWAY AREA (HAMBLEN COUNTY) SCOTTISH RITE Club will meet for their regular monthly meeting and for Dutch Treat Breakfast. Scottish Rite Masons, friends and family are welcome to join the group for breakfast and the meeting. For more information, call 423-312-0820.

Dec

31

Wed

8 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE will be held at the New Market Volunteer Fire Department. Advance tickets are $6. Tickets at the door are $8. Line dance lessons will be at 6 p.m. There will be door prizes.

Jan

2

Fri

9 a.m. MORRISTOWN PARKS AND RECREATION department will begin taking reservation for Fred Miller, Frank Lorino and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parks for the 2015 year. Fee for shelters is $25/$35 for half day and $40/$55 for full day.

7 p.m. THE LEE VALLEY MUSIC BARN, 500 Lee Valley Road, Whitesburg, continues the first Friday gospel music concert series. Featured for this event will be soloist Dave Seratt from Knoxville and The Gloryland Trio from Bulls Gap. There is no charge for admission and there will be food and door prizes. Visit website at www.theleevalleymusicbarn.com or call 423-235-6152 for information.

Jan

5

Mon

10 a.m. FIVE BY FIVE MYSTERY EXHIBIT opens at Rose Center in Morristown, featuring 5” x 5” art works, created by professional and emerging artists, community leaders and celebrities, offered for sale at $25 each, to benefit the center’s Council for the Arts. An artists unveiling reception will be held Jan. 22.

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10:00 am

Five by Five Mystery Exhibit @ Rose Center

Jan

6

Tue

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ALPS Adult Day Center Caregiver Support Group @ ALPS Adult Day Services

6 p.m. SCRAPPERS QUILT GUILD will meet for its regular scheduled monthly meeting in the Community Room at the Rose Center, 442 W. Second North St. Morristown TN. Scrappers is dedicated to teaching and improving quilting skills for the novice and experienced quilter through friendships with other quilters. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact Debby Rinehart at 423-581-3135 or debby.rinehart@gmail.com.

Jan

8

Thu

6 p.m.EVENING STAR LODGE, New Tazewell, will confer a Fellow Craft Degree. A meal will be served beginning at 6 with the degree work to begin thereafter. All members and visiting Brethren are invited to attend.

6 p.m. MORRISTOWN THEATRE GUILD and Broadway veteran Kathryn Rohe will host a Costume Design and Production workshop at Rose Center in Morristown. For more information or reservations, call 423-586-9260 or visit www.theatreguildinc.org

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6:00 pm

Costume design and production workshop @ Rose Center

Jan

9

Fri

6 p.m. EVENING STAR LODGE, New Tazewell, will confer a Masters Degree. A meal will be served beginning at 6 with the degree work to begin thereafter. All members and visiting Brethren are invited to attend.

Jan

12

Mon

11:45 a.m. THE ROSE SERVICE GUILD will hold its monthly meeting at Rose Center on. Light refreshments will be served followed by a short business meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend. Rose Center is a community cultural center serving the people of Hamblen and surrounding counties.

6:30 p.m. THE BROCKLAND ACRES GARDEN CLUB will meet at the home of Tina Wilson, 3420 Spring Creek Drive, Morristown. Jodi Henson will be doing the program on how she gathered the information used in her recently published book. For more information, call 586-6814.

7 p.m. THE GRAINGER COUNTY COMMISSION will meet at the Grainger County Justice Center. On the agenda will be the second district school board vacancy created by the death of Dwight Bull. For more information contact John Baker.

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7:00 pm

Grainger County Commission meeting @ Grainger County Justice Center

Jan

13

Tue

4 p.m. UNITED WAY OF HAMBLEN COUNTY will hold its annual meeting at Rose Center, featuring final campaign reports and the presentation of awards, including the Joe.Q. Daughtery Volunteer of the Year. For more information, call 423-581-8601.

6-8 p.m. BENEFIT CHILI SUPPER for BRIAN FUGATE will be held at Morristown Emergency Rescue Squad building, 420 N. Jackson St. Tickets are $5 and include chili, dessert and drink. A silent auction will be featured. Donations can be mailed to Hamblen County E911, 530 N. Jackson St., Morristown, TN 37814. For more information, call 865-235-4408 or 865-300-8486.

Jan

15

Thu

9 a.m.-4 p.m. VETERAN OUTREACH will be sponsored by American Legion Post 52. The location of this event is 5251 East Morris Blvd. Morristown. All area veterans and their families are invited. Service providers will be available to answer questions.

Jan

17

Sat

11 a.m.-3 p.m. HAMBLEN COUNTY CAR CLUB’S WINTER ANGEL EXPO CAR SHOW will be held at WSCC Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and up. Children under 12 admitted free. Contact Jerry Kloos at 423-748-4905 or 423-586-5959 for more information.

Jan

18

Sun

11 a.m.-3 p.m. HAMBLEN COUNTY CAR CLUB’S WINTER ANGEL EXPO CAR SHOW will be held at WSCC Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and up. Children under 12 admitted free. Contact Jerry Kloos at 423-748-4905 or 423-586-5959 for more information.

Jan

20

Tue

10 a.m.The ROSE CENTER QUILT GUILD will meet at The Rose Center, 442 W. 2nd North Street, Morristown. Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m. followed by a short business meeting and “Show & Tell,” where members show their latest projects. Anyone interested in quilting is invited to attend. Monthly workshops for members follow the meetings. For more information see the website at www.rosecenterquiltguild.com.

10 a.m. THE SPRINGVALE F.C.E FAMILY COMMUNITY EDUCATION will meet at Morristown Hamblen Library. Program will be a flaxseed and muffin recipe demonstration by Fran Howard. All members and the public are invited to attend.

Jan

24

Sat

10 a.m. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, CHAPTER 1073, monthly meeting and membership drive will be held at the Army National Guard, 5255 E. Andrew Hwy., Russellville. All Vietnam and Vietnam era veterans urged to attend. Anyone wishing to join will need to take a copy of their DD214. John Talley will be there for veteran’s outreach.

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10:00 am

Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 1073 meeting @ Army National Guard

5 p.m. MORRISTOWN MASONIC LODGE #231 will confer an E.A. Degree. Snacks will be served beginning at 5 p.m. with the degree work to begin immediately thereafter. All members and visiting Brethren are invited to attend. For more information, call 423-312-6355 or 865-850-1449.

6 p.m. HAMBLEN LODGE #767 F.&A.M. will confer two Entered Apprentice Degrees at the Lodge Hall located at 812 Lincoln Ave (across from Morristown High School-West). All credentialed Masons are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

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6:00 pm

Hamblen Lodge 767 F&AM meeting

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Morristown West High choir fundraiser @ Morristown-Hamblen High School West

7 p.m. WEST HIGH CHOIR FUNDRAISER will be held in the school’s auditorium, featuring special guest performers, former choral director Randy Adams and his wife, Pat. Tickets are $10; available at the door. Proceeds support the choir’s trip to the Orlando Choral Competition.

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7:00 pm

Morristown West High choir fundraiser @ Morristown-Hamblen High School West

Jan

27

Tue

6:30 p.m. GARDEN THYME HERB SOCIETY will meet at the Rose Center, main entrance, first room on the left. Presenter will be Ken Soergel, ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) with the topic pruning. Visitors welcome. For information call 865-771-1489.

7:30 p.m. OREQUESTA SINFONICA Del Estado de Mexico will be held at Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville, featuring musical selections from Mexico and Spain and symphonies from Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Tchaikovsky. For details or show reservations, call 423-638-1679.

Enjoy wonderful entertainment and be served delicious food as the highlights of the 2014 year for a variety of businesses are shared. The evening will also honor volunteers and business leaders in the Lakeway area. Tickets are still available by calling the Chamber at 423-586-6382 or emailing manager@morristownchamber.com.

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6:00 pm

Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting @ Walters State Community College

6 p.m. MORRISTOWN MASONIC LODGE #231 will confer an E.A. Degree. Snacks will be served beginning at 6 p.m. with the degree work to begin immediately thereafter. All members and visiting brethren are invited to attend. For more information, call 423-312-6355 or 865-850-1449.

Location: River Place on the Clinch, Kyles Ford, TN. Have dinner in a beautiful setting and entertainment beginning at 6:30 PM. For more information, please contact the Clinch River offices at 423.733.4400.

6 p.m. SCRAPPERS QUILT GUILD will meet for its regular scheduled monthly meeting in the community room at the Rose Center, 442 W. Second North St. Morristown. Scrappers is dedicated to teaching and improving quilting skills for the novice and experienced quilter through friendships with other quilters. Newcomers are always welcome. To participate in our Spring “brown bag challenge” bring five fat quarters and do not let anyone see what you brought. Brown bags will be provided. For more information, contact Debby Rinehart at 423-581-3135 or debby.rinehart@gmail.com.

Feb

5

Thu

1 p.m. The HAMBLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY will hold its regular monthly meeting in Room 2 of the Rose Center located at 442 West Second North Street. All members and the public are invited to attend.

7 p.m. THE LEE VALLEY MUSIC BARN, 500 Lee Valley Road, Whitesburg, continues the first Friday gospel music concert series. Featured groups for February will be Grafted In from Rogersville, and The Vineyards from Rutledge. There is no charge for admission and there will be food and door prizes. Visit website at: www.theleevalleymusicbarn.com or call 423-235-6152 for information.

This special event, held from 10 AM – 4 PM, is a great opportunity to acquire program information & meet local recreation representatives. Everyone in the area is invited to learn what recreational opportunities Morristown and Hamblen County has to offer! Visit each booth to ask questions about organizations, programs, facilities, and activities.

For more information, please contact Frankie Cox at the Parks and Recreation office by calling 423-586-0260.

Feb

8

Sun

Rose Center begins February 2015 with a celebration of local, regional, and national artists. This annual event, held from 2 PM – 4 PM, is an opportunity for the public to learn about and celebrate the African American contribution to the arts and culture of the Appalachia region. Musical performance, dance, art exhibition in conjunction with lectures, films, workshops and seminars are planned and executed throughout the month in conjunction with Black History Month events.

This event is free to the public; more information is available by calling Rose Center at 423-581-4330 or emailing info@rosecenter.org.

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2:00 pm

From Africa to Appalachia reception @ Rose Center

Feb

9

Mon

11:45 a.m. THE ROSE SERVICE GUILD will meet at the Rose Center, 442 W. 2nd North St, Morristown, in the community room. Light refreshments will be served followed by a short business meeting. Rose Center is a community cultural center serving the people of Hamblen and surrounding counties.

Feb

12

Thu

11:30 a.m. HAMBLEN COUNTY FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN will meet at the Morristown Country Club. Speaker will be Pastor Scherry Foulke. Reservations needed for lunch. Call 581-8549 or 423-312-9186 for information.

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11:30 am

Hamblen County Federation of Democratic Women meeting @ The Country Club

Feb

13

Fri

This special event will only be held from 7 PM – 10 PM one-night only. Experience this different kind of Valentine’s Day celebration by contacting Frightmare Manor at 865.471.2878 or visit www.frightmaremanor.com for reservations.

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7:00 pm

The Frightmare Bloody Valentine @ Frightmare Manor

Feb

14

Sat

11 a.m.-3 p.m. VALENTINE’S DAY OPEN HOUSE will be held at The Meeting Place, on Main Street, Morristown. Makin Memory’s photographer, Debbie Bell, will be offering a one time Valentine’s Day Special for couples. Images on CD with printing rights, You will pick up your CD the following Saturday at the same location. The cost is $25 Per Couple for the picture package.

Morristown native Wallace Coleman is coming back home to perform at Rose Center for this special night. The concert begins at 8:00 PM with doors open at 7:30 PM. Mr. Coleman is known for being a blues singer. This self-taught harmonica player has regaled national audiences with his talent and heartfelt melodies.

Feb

19

Thu

8 a.m. AMERICAN LEGION POST 52 will be hosting a veteran breakfast at at 5251 East Morris Blvd., Morristown. All area veterans are welcome to come visit with other veterans. Donations will be welcomed.

4:30 p.m. HAMBLEN COUNTY FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING will be in the third floor large courtroom of the Hamblen County Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is to review applicants for the Finance Director position.

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4:30 pm

Hamblen County Finance Committee meeting @ Hamblen County Courthouse

Feb

20

Fri

6-8:30 p.m. ROSE CENTER HOEDOWN will feature a Chili dinner, line dancing and door prizes at the center (442 W. Second North St.) with proceeds to benefit its programs and facility. For more information, visit www.rosecenter.org.

The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents this much-sought after caterpillar with an assortment of other Eric Carle favorite puppet characters. This whimsical tale has enchanted several generations, and this stage adaptation of the caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, teaches as well as entertains.

The family-oriented show begins at 11:00 AM. For details or for reservations, please contact Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 423.638.1679 or visit www.npacgreeneville.com.

7 p.m. RANCH RODEO will be held at the WSCC Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students ages seven-17. Kids six and under get in free. Tickets are available in advance from participating FFA members. Tickets are also available at the door before the event.

Feb

23

Mon

6:30 p.m. GARDEN THYME HERB SOCIETY will meet at Rose Center in the first room on the left from the main entrance. The program will be What Vitamins are Healthy? Given by Walt and Mary Lou Cross, owners of The Mustard Seed Health Foods and Lifestyle Education in Newport. For information, call 865-771-1489.

7 p.m. MORRISTOWN LODGE 231 will confer two Fellow Craft Degrees. A meal will be served beginning at 6 p.m. All members and visiting Brethren are invited to attend. For more information, call 423-312-6355 or 865-850-1449.

Feb

28

Sat

9 a.m. LAKEWAY AREA SCOTTISH RITE CLUB will meet at Davy Crockett Restaurant (3282 East Morris Boulevard) for a Dutch Treat breakfast and regular monthly meeting. Scottish Rite Members, friends and family are welcome.

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9:00 am

Lakeway Area Scottish Rite Club meeting @ Davy Crockett Restaurant

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Hamblen County Republican Party reorganization meeting @ Hamblen County Courthouse

10 a.m. THE HAMBLEN COUNTY REPUBLICAN Party will hold its reorganization meeting at the Hamblen County Court House. Officers to serve 2015-2016 will be elected at this meeting. The meeting is open to all party members. “Bona Fide” republicans are eligible to vote for the party officers.

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10:00 am

Hamblen County Republican Party reorganization meeting @ Hamblen County Courthouse

10 a.m. RIDIN’ HIGH VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP will be held at the facility, 5722 Long Creek Rd, Morristown. Will be held rain or shine. No horse experience necessary. For information or directions, call 423-585-0311 or visit www.ridinhighinc.org.

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10:00 am

Ridin’ High volunteer workshop @ Ridin' High

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Vietnam Veterans of America meeting and membership drive @ Army National Guard

10 a.m. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA will have a monthly meeting and membership drive at the Army National Guard. Breakfast for members and guests will began at 8:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to join will need to take a copy of their DD214.

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10:00 am

Vietnam Veterans of America meeting and membership drive @ Army National Guard

Encore Theatrical Company’s own Micah-Shane Brewer instructs this class from 2 PM – 4 PM, which is open to College Students and Adults. For a $10.00 fee, participants can learn how to calm fears, select appropriate material, prepare for and connect with your audition pieces. This workshop will help the artist who has auditioned many times or never before, and it will give attendees the skills needed to conquer fears and feel more confident in preparing for an audition.

For details or reservations, please call 423/318.8331 or visit www.etcplays.org.

6 p.m. THE BROCKLAND ACRES GARDEN CLUB will be having its annual Sweetheart Lasagna Dinner and usual gift exchange in the Fellowship Hall of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. For more information, call 586-6814.

6 p.m. “HONOR THEIR JOURNEY” GALA to benefit Friends of Hospice Serenity House will be held at Rose Center in Morristown. The cost is $50. Guest speaker will be Bill Williams. The gala will be catered by Rothchild and includes wine bar, silent auction and live auction.

Great musicians will always find a way to make good music so the Grascal’s cutting-edge modern bluegrass, delivered with a deep knowledge of and admiration for, the work of the music’s founding fathers is timely yet timeless.

The Grascals make music that is entirely relevant to the here and now, yet immersed in traditional values of soul and musicianship; the band’s unique sound has earned Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album.

The performance begins at 7:30 PM. For details or for reservations, please contact Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 423.638.1679 or visit www.npacgreeneville.com.